The mission, a short repositioning flight, involved only three aircraft—amixed bag—two bombers and a “little friend.” The P-51 would serve as escort while the B-17 and B-24 were eturning to base and their home squadrons. The crews were also a mixed bag, mostly older, experienced men who had seen much in their flying careers. A few replacements, new guys, had a different look about them.

Please join us as we honor our 2026 inductees on Saturday, October 10, 2026!

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Collecting and Preserving Wisconsin's Aviation History

Welcome to the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, a membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Wisconsin aviation news and history. Learn about the men and women who are making aviation history in Wisconsin and beyond.

Become a member/supporter today so that together we can continue to honor those who advance and enhance aviation in our state. Because Wisconsin aviators need heroes, too.